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Jane Eyre. Jason Bourne. Sula. Boo Radley. Holden Caulfield. All are indelible characters, bursting with life, lingering long after their books conclude. Who are the characters that have stayed with you? What can you learn from them? And how can you make the people in your own prose as memorable? Whether you’re writing fiction or […]
Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:oo every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Paper Towel Tube Fire-Breathing Dragons
Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, March 19, come design a sock monster! Whether you want your creation to be adorable or monstrous, the possibilities are endless! […]
Similar to Slam Poetry, a Shakespeare Slam is a competition to present Shakespeare through spoken word. Contestants will be judged on their ability to memorize the Shakespearean text of their choosing, their voice and performance, and the understanding of the text they present. Contestants can enter as an individual or get some friends and form […]
Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.
Lunder Institute artist-in-residence Richard Blanco will explore with participants how the reading and writing of poetry connects us to our deeper selves and our emotional wounds. This workshop is free, but space is limited and preregistration required. To register, stop by the Information Desk on the first floor of the Waterville Public Library or call 872-5433. Hosted […]
Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:oo every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Clothespin Mermaids & Monsters
Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, March 12, we'll be turning old CDs into works of art! This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18.
Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Wonder Woman (PG-13). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »
Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:oo every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Paper Bag Unicorn & Yeti Puppets
Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00 PM, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, March 5, we'll be engineering a variety of marshmallow and toothpick structures! This event is free, and open to attendees […]
What's it like to visit an Art Museum? Colby College guests will bring a mini art gallery to us! This Saturday, join us for a special art adventure and storytime with special guests from the Colby College Museum of Art’s Art + Storytelling team! Children will learn what it is like to visit a museum, […]
Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Coco (PG). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Register at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.
Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great for kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen! Bring your own favorite book, or […]
Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him (or her) on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Melted Snow Tissue Paper Paintings! Location: […]
Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This week we'll be creating miniature versions of favorite books! This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Location: Bartlett Room […]
Bring family and friends and play new and classic games! We'll have games for kids 7 and up, and games younger kids can play with grownup helpers.
Drop by between 2 and 4 pm and we'll "upcycle" pages from broken books into your own unique art project. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.
If you play the ukulele, are learning, or are just curious what the international uke phenomenon is all about, join us for our twice-monthly meet-up. Our group is informal, we learn from each other and enjoy strumming and singing all kinds of music. Coaching is available and there are instruments to try if you don't […]
Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »
Drop by between 2 and 4 pm for a building challenge Be a designer/model builder/architect with popsicle sticks. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.
Hands On History for Winter Vacation! Drop in between 2 and 4 pm to find out how the catapult changed castle warfare. Build and fire your own mini-model catapult. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.
Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2 and 4PM this week to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Snow Measuring Sticks! Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level.